Notable for its pleasingly unadorned Romanesque sanctuary dominated by a multidomed ceiling, this is where you can hear the monks chant vespers six times a day. The church was granted the coveted status of basilica by papal decree in 2000.
Basílica de San Sebastián
Castilla y León
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29.95 MILES
This Unesco World Heritage–listed cathedral, once a former modest Romanesque church, is a masterpiece. Work began on a grander scale in 1221; remarkably,…
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Colegiata de San Cosme y Damián
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Monasterio de San Pedro de Arlanza
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Castillo de Peñaranda de Duero
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Abadía de Santo Domingo de Silos
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The cloister and museum of this revered monastery is a two-storey treasure chest of some of Spain's most imaginative Romanesque art. The overall effect is…
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This fine, early-13th-century hermitage has a wonderfully lonely aspect and showcases a fusion of styles between late Romanesque and early Gothic,…
28.67 MILES
Located in peaceful woodlands 4km east of the city centre, this monastery contains a trio of 15th-century masterworks by Gil de Siloé, the man responsible…
Nearby Castilla y León attractions
1. Abadía de Santo Domingo de Silos
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The cloister and museum of this revered monastery is a two-storey treasure chest of some of Spain's most imaginative Romanesque art. The overall effect is…
2. Museo Los Sonidos de la Tierra
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This engaging museum showcases musical instruments, such as drums and lutes, from the region and from around the world.
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A mere 1.3km down the back road (BU911) to Caleruega from Santo Domingo de Silos, the spectacular Desfiladero de Yecla, a splendid gorge of limestone…
4. Monasterio de San Pedro de Arlanza
6.45 MILES
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5. Colegiata de San Cosme y Damián
8.39 MILES
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This squat 10th-century tower dominates the remains of the town's medieval walls. It's especially pretty as a backdrop to the river from outside the walls…
7. Ermita de Santa María de Lara
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8. Pasadizo del Duque de Lerma
17.88 MILES
The Pasadizo de Duque de Lerma is a restored 17th-century subterranean passage that connects the Palacio Ducal with the Iglesia Colegial de San Pedro…